Warren Weber

IRON MOUNTAIN - Warren F. Weber, 82, of 519 Houghteling St. in Iron Mountain, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Dickinson County Hospital. He was born Jan. 18, 1926, in Albany, Minn., son of the late Warren and Regina (Gans) Weber. At the age of 17, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as an M.P. in Munich, Germany during World War II. After an honorable discharge, he returned to the U.S. to continue his education under the G.I. Bill. Warren attended St. John's Prep School and St. Cloud State in Minnesota. He would go on to receive his master's degree in education from Northern Michigan University. Warren began his teaching career in North Dakota in 1949. In 1951, he moved to Iron Mountain to continue his career in education. It was there that he met and married Marian Rolando on Dec. 27, 1952. She preceded him in death on May 20, 2006. Warren taught at Iron Mountain High School from 1951 until his retirement in 1989. While at the high school, he was actively involved with Thespians, Future Teachers, Forensics and served as Dramatics Club director, greatly enjoying his involvement in many musical and theatrical productions over the years. He later taught for several years at Bay de Noc Community College. Warren was a member of St. Mary and St. Joseph Church and was the choir director for 54 years. He was an active member of the National Pastoral Musicians Association and was the founding director of their Marquette diocesan chapter. Warren served on the board of directors for the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Credit Union for more than 25 years, most recently serving as chairman of the board. He was a member of Pine Grove Country Club and served as coordinator of the Scotch Golf program for many years. Warren was also a member of the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50. He is survived by two children, Dave Weber of Iron Mountain and Sheri (Joe) Schmit of Pewaukee, Wis., and his two grandchildren, Nicole and Ryan Schmit, who revered him as "Grampy." He is also survived by one brother, Paul (LaVonne) Weber of Le Center, Minn., one sister, Marcia Weber of Albany, Minn., and two brothers-in-law, Don (Mary Jane) Rolando of Neenah, Wis. and Richard MacDonald of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betsy MacDonald. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Parish prayers will be recited by Fr. Daniel Moll at 6:30 this evening at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary and St. Joseph Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Fr. Daniel Zaloga will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Pallbearers will be Richard Abraham, William "Red" Carlson, John Calo, Kirt Darling, Paul Weber and George Zaio. Memorials may be made to the Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet at 1401 Carpenter Ave. in Iron Mountain, Mich. 49801 Condolences to the family of Warren Weber may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Warren Weber

December 30, 1926 - December 30, 2008